This book def didn't feel like a standard second book which is part of why I liked it so much. Also, if i'm being honest, the third book kind of let me down ebcause the battle I had in mind was totally different than what I originally expected. Alsooo it's neat that you keep tract of description and rhetoricl etc... When I first read the books, I never thought much about the style of writing but when I reread them, I totally get what you mean about trying to find real conversations etc..
Ok right?? It so didn't feel like a second book, it felt like it should have been the first book and the first book should have been a prequel or something
Woooaw I need to re-watch that and take notes! (also reread that serie aha) Thank you for such a great analysis! What struck me the most when I first read a court of Mist and Fury is linked to what you explained as foreshadowing, with the attention to details that turn into THE thing later (kinda SPOILER : I am thinking about the wings in particular, but it is also true for a lot of other things)
I love how you mentioned that each of the characters has there own purpose and could be the main character if the pov was changed. That is one of the things I love about these books.
I’m so glad this is spoiler free because I kind of didn’t like ACOTAR and was surprised when I got 3 chapters into ACOMAF so I am glad I can see what makes this book so good while still reading it!
This is probably one of your best videos. Your explanations were thoughtful. I was taking notes throughout, and even looking at some of my own WIP to see whether I had used the techniques described here. Turns out I have a *lot* of improvement to apply to my writing, particularly when it comes to pacing. Also, I found the discussion of how writing advice can be followed or broken highly useful. I often use hyphens and ellipses, because I use Free Indirect Discourse, and this helps weave in the thoughts of a character into the narrative. Obviously, there must be moderation, but I find it highly effective. I think this video also shows the many layers to storytelling and shows the importance of *rereading* as opposed to just reading. Great explanation, Sara!
I loved this! Analyzing literature in your genre is so helpful in improving your own writing. I got to thinking about my own WIP as you were going through all the writing techniques!
I really enjoyed this review/in-depth look at ACOTAR. I have yet to read it but it’s on my TBR and every time I see someone talking about it I want to read it even more! But at the moment I’m on her Throne of Glass series, currently on Crown of Midnight so I want to finish this series before I start ACOTAR
I love throne of glass! Book 4 (queen of shadows) is one of my favorite books ever!! I still need to finish the last book tho, kingdom of ash. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I hope to do more in the future :)
amazing video!! I loved watching this :) also with every technique or plot point you mentioned, I literally knew exaclty which scenes you were talking about.. I've read this book too many times ahahahahah
@@SaraLubratt honestly I wouldn't mind both. But I would lean more towards you dissecting maas's books since she is my favorite author and Im trying to emulate her writing style. This style of video is SO cool. I love a rant video but maybe make seperate videos so that us writers can use your pointers when we need it while us readers can fangirl with you...hope this rambling makes sense hahah my brain is fried
Wow this was a phenomenal video! You did an excellent job breaking this book down, also excellent catch on early foreshadowing and Chekhov's gun. I also liked how you compared it with some of the aspects you were taught in school. This one was informational and very helpful. Easily one of my favorites. (Now i've got to go and reread haha!) Thank you for this one!
@@SaraLubratt I also gave you a thoughtful response of your - in parts - unthoughtful and feeble use of defining storytelling terms. The world of tropes and describing vocabulary is too wide to be that oblivious. I would have liked a trope analysis of an author outside your comfort zone, to enhance the general sample size, instead of idolizing former Fan Fiction, Mary Sue-heavy authors that are attractive for a comparably niche, middle-grade audience. Again: Chekhov's gun works like a MacGuffin in that it is bound to a plot element. Every thing predicts everything else in some sense, like a sentence that is letting you calculate which word will follow next. Also to take into account: One does not see anything at all if one does not concentrate on the flaws an artwork has. Only if one contradicts something, its creation can be really revealed. Only a case of emergency shows the ability to function of the exit plan. Only the detection of missed potential will show you on how to up your own game; everything else just clones existing plot ideas, tropes, characters etc. And no one REALLY wants to read (or write) a passable novel. One will always stand out as the gem in a sea of more semi-precious stones.
@@senseofwonder4062 Considering that this is the first time I've made a video like this, I'm very happy with the final product considering it was not crazy planned out. Yes, there are more things that I could have spoken to but I spoke to what I enjoyed. I am speaking from a place of positivity and growth from what I remembered about the book after reading it, not doing a crazy in depth analysis of the book. I'm not writing a book report, I'm talking about the parts of a book that I enjoyed and what aided that. Art is the concept, the interpretation. Focusing on improvements to be made are important yes, but as are focusing on what was done well, where the artist succeeded in portraying something. Because if all we focus on are the flaws, nothing positive would ever be made because it would all be torn to shreds. I have been going through a reading slump and am trying to enjoy reading again. Reading this series does that. It might be written for a broad audience, but I also see nothing wrong with that. I see nothing wrong with an author who used to write fan fiction. At some point in our lives, we've all wanted to emulate the writings of authors and writers we admire. It is a great place for inspiring a passion, creativity, and then from there, one can break off into writing gems. I do enjoy your last two sentiments. I agree with a lot of what you said but I think we approach it differently.
I know this isn't really the place for it, but every time I hear ACOTAR I can't help but still want a Tamlin book. I have tried to hate him, but he's a perfectly flawed character that has some serious PTSD that has never been dealt with and I hated what he did with Feyre's sister's, but they live forever now, and that line from Tamlin after everything he lost in ACOWAR "Just be happy Feyre", I can't hate him. I disliked how he was written to seem like the bad guy, but all stories have more than one side and I want something from HIS perspective. Not Feyre's and Rhysands. Tamlins.
I need advice. 1. I feel like I write too much dialogue and not enough description. 2. I want to be able to write without so much dialogue 3. I feel like I know little to nothing about my world/story. What can I do?
Look up some world building questions and questionnaires and fill them out in accordance to your world and use that to help with setting, descriptions, and sensory information!
I really enjoyed this review/in-depth look at ACOTAR. I have yet to read it but it’s on my TBR and every time I see someone talking about it I want to read it even more! But at the moment I’m on her Throne of Glass series, currently on Crown of Midnight so I want to finish this series before I start ACOTAR
I love throne of glass! Book 4 (queen of shadows) is one of my favorite books ever!! I still need to finish the last book tho, kingdom of ash. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I hope to do more in the future :)
Yessss this is great! I love hearing break downs of books, especially ACOTAR 😊 it really just makes you think so much more deeply about the book!
Thank you Brook!!
@@SaraLubratt do you like the hunger games I saw them in your background
She did a great job. A lot of this is harder to do in 3rd person, but it's fantastic storytelling for 1st person.
That is true, much of this is harder in third.
Thank you for making a video about my favorite book in an educational way :D
No problem! I hope you enjoyed it!
This book def didn't feel like a standard second book which is part of why I liked it so much. Also, if i'm being honest, the third book kind of let me down ebcause the battle I had in mind was totally different than what I originally expected. Alsooo it's neat that you keep tract of description and rhetoricl etc... When I first read the books, I never thought much about the style of writing but when I reread them, I totally get what you mean about trying to find real conversations etc..
Ok right?? It so didn't feel like a second book, it felt like it should have been the first book and the first book should have been a prequel or something
Woooaw I need to re-watch that and take notes! (also reread that serie aha) Thank you for such a great analysis!
What struck me the most when I first read a court of Mist and Fury is linked to what you explained as foreshadowing, with the attention to details that turn into THE thing later (kinda SPOILER : I am thinking about the wings in particular, but it is also true for a lot of other things)
YESSSSSSS. OMG right?? And please reread it, it's even better the second time (hard to believe, I know)
I love how you mentioned that each of the characters has there own purpose and could be the main character if the pov was changed. That is one of the things I love about these books.
Right?? Really 3D characters!
This video is educational. Thanks.
I think if you ever start a blog, you should publish your notes there too. So those who like to read can read it.
That's a great idea! I haven't thought about balancing a blog and a RUclips channel before but maybe down the road!
I’m so glad this is spoiler free because I kind of didn’t like ACOTAR and was surprised when I got 3 chapters into ACOMAF so I am glad I can see what makes this book so good while still reading it!
The second book was my favorite, I'm glad you're reading it!
This is probably one of your best videos. Your explanations were thoughtful. I was taking notes throughout, and even looking at some of my own WIP to see whether I had used the techniques described here. Turns out I have a *lot* of improvement to apply to my writing, particularly when it comes to pacing. Also, I found the discussion of how writing advice can be followed or broken highly useful. I often use hyphens and ellipses, because I use Free Indirect Discourse, and this helps weave in the thoughts of a character into the narrative. Obviously, there must be moderation, but I find it highly effective. I think this video also shows the many layers to storytelling and shows the importance of *rereading* as opposed to just reading. Great explanation, Sara!
Thank you so much D! I'm very proud of this video and hope to make more in the future!
Loved this video. Lots of how-to, practical info. I’ll view it again & take notes. 😊
Thanks for watching!
I loved this! Analyzing literature in your genre is so helpful in improving your own writing. I got to thinking about my own WIP as you were going through all the writing techniques!
Thank you Alex! The feedback has been very positive so I hope to do it more in the future! I’m glad it got you to think about your WIP while watching!
Amazing video! I haven't heard anything about that book, but your tips and opinions are so interesting!
Thanks Urtzi!!
I really enjoyed this review/in-depth look at ACOTAR. I have yet to read it but it’s on my TBR and every time I see someone talking about it I want to read it even more! But at the moment I’m on her Throne of Glass series, currently on Crown of Midnight so I want to finish this series before I start ACOTAR
I love throne of glass! Book 4 (queen of shadows) is one of my favorite books ever!! I still need to finish the last book tho, kingdom of ash. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I hope to do more in the future :)
amazing video!! I loved watching this :) also with every technique or plot point you mentioned, I literally knew exaclty which scenes you were talking about.. I've read this book too many times ahahahahah
Thank you! :) I’m so glad you knew what I was talking about tho!! These books are so good!
Thank you so so much for breaking it down like this! If you ever decide to make a part 2, it would be fantastic. 😭❣❣
I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Would you want a part two of this book or this format of video with a different book?
@@SaraLubratt honestly I wouldn't mind both. But I would lean more towards you dissecting maas's books since she is my favorite author and Im trying to emulate her writing style. This style of video is SO cool. I love a rant video but maybe make seperate videos so that us writers can use your pointers when we need it while us readers can fangirl with you...hope this rambling makes sense hahah my brain is fried
This is such a great video! I loved hearing your thoughts and many of the things discussed are things I strive for in my own writing.
Thank you Kira! It was fun to break down :)
I love the insights you’ve provided in this video! Thank you for taking the time to think, create, and share this ♥️
Thanks for watching!!
I love this video. I'm new to your channel and I already love your content and execution of it.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're here!
Wow this was a phenomenal video! You did an excellent job breaking this book down, also excellent catch on early foreshadowing and Chekhov's gun. I also liked how you compared it with some of the aspects you were taught in school. This one was informational and very helpful. Easily one of my favorites. (Now i've got to go and reread haha!) Thank you for this one!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your thoughtful response!
@@SaraLubratt I also gave you a thoughtful response of your - in parts - unthoughtful and feeble use of defining storytelling terms. The world of tropes and describing vocabulary is too wide to be that oblivious.
I would have liked a trope analysis of an author outside your comfort zone, to enhance the general sample size, instead of idolizing former Fan Fiction, Mary Sue-heavy authors that are attractive for a comparably niche, middle-grade audience.
Again: Chekhov's gun works like a MacGuffin in that it is bound to a plot element. Every thing predicts everything else in some sense, like a sentence that is letting you calculate which word will follow next.
Also to take into account: One does not see anything at all if one does not concentrate on the flaws an artwork has. Only if one contradicts something, its creation can be really revealed. Only a case of emergency shows the ability to function of the exit plan. Only the detection of missed potential will show you on how to up your own game; everything else just clones existing plot ideas, tropes, characters etc. And no one REALLY wants to read (or write) a passable novel. One will always stand out as the gem in a sea of more semi-precious stones.
@@senseofwonder4062 Considering that this is the first time I've made a video like this, I'm very happy with the final product considering it was not crazy planned out. Yes, there are more things that I could have spoken to but I spoke to what I enjoyed. I am speaking from a place of positivity and growth from what I remembered about the book after reading it, not doing a crazy in depth analysis of the book. I'm not writing a book report, I'm talking about the parts of a book that I enjoyed and what aided that.
Art is the concept, the interpretation. Focusing on improvements to be made are important yes, but as are focusing on what was done well, where the artist succeeded in portraying something. Because if all we focus on are the flaws, nothing positive would ever be made because it would all be torn to shreds.
I have been going through a reading slump and am trying to enjoy reading again. Reading this series does that. It might be written for a broad audience, but I also see nothing wrong with that. I see nothing wrong with an author who used to write fan fiction. At some point in our lives, we've all wanted to emulate the writings of authors and writers we admire. It is a great place for inspiring a passion, creativity, and then from there, one can break off into writing gems.
I do enjoy your last two sentiments. I agree with a lot of what you said but I think we approach it differently.
This is so helpful and informative, thank you for sharing! 💜
Thanks for watching!
19:04 THIS THIS THIS THIS!!!!! yes, it means I spoil almost all the media i consume for myself by knowing this, but it is SO IMPORTANT
Right???
And yet I still fall for it all the time 😂
enjoyed the video have a wonderful day
Thank you! You too!
I love ACOMAF ❤️ the writing is incredible!
It is very good!!
Darn good talk.
:)
I know this isn't really the place for it, but every time I hear ACOTAR I can't help but still want a Tamlin book. I have tried to hate him, but he's a perfectly flawed character that has some serious PTSD that has never been dealt with and I hated what he did with Feyre's sister's, but they live forever now, and that line from Tamlin after everything he lost in ACOWAR "Just be happy Feyre", I can't hate him. I disliked how he was written to seem like the bad guy, but all stories have more than one side and I want something from HIS perspective. Not Feyre's and Rhysands. Tamlins.
That would definitely be interesting to see more of his side of things and to see a potential redemption arc with him.
I need advice.
1. I feel like I write too much dialogue and not enough description.
2. I want to be able to write without so much dialogue
3. I feel like I know little to nothing about my world/story.
What can I do?
Look up some world building questions and questionnaires and fill them out in accordance to your world and use that to help with setting, descriptions, and sensory information!
I watched it
❤️
@@SaraLubratt your videos are very inspirational thank you 🙂
dudee okay I'm like a third-ish of the way through ACOMAF (aka like 206 pages in) and I need to talk to somebody.
It's so good!
I really enjoyed this review/in-depth look at ACOTAR. I have yet to read it but it’s on my TBR and every time I see someone talking about it I want to read it even more! But at the moment I’m on her Throne of Glass series, currently on Crown of Midnight so I want to finish this series before I start ACOTAR
I love throne of glass! Book 4 (queen of shadows) is one of my favorite books ever!! I still need to finish the last book tho, kingdom of ash. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I hope to do more in the future :)
@@SaraLubratt Great look forward to it!